10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 10 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 9 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 41,474 miles
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This vehicle has one unrepaired recall. When I tried to make an appointment with the Mazda dealer to correct it, no recall is found after giving my VIN number. Is there any other way to have them repair it?
- Sparks, NV, USA
My 2006 Mazda was in a serious accident last month and my air bag did not inflate properly along with the warning logo a few days before the accident. My car was picked up and released to Geico yesterday for inspection from their at fault driver totalling my vehicle. It was a head on collision so the air bag is a big factor in a serious wreck. It was confirmed to have an active recall. The warning logo appeared on my dash right before the accident that caused a broken and dislocated hip resulting into two surgeries and a long recovery period.
- Great Falls, MT, USA
The contact called on behalf of her son who owned a 2006 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while her son was driving approximately 70 mph and crashed into another vehicle towing a trailer, which flipped the vehicle upside down and dragged the vehicle for unknown miles. The contact stated no air bags deployed. The contact stated her son was had his hand outside of the vehicle and lost 4 fingers on his left hand and had a brain bleed. Medical attention was sought for his injuries. A police report was filed. The insurance deemed the vehicle loss. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Consumer stated vehicle flipped 5 or 6 times, it finally ended up upside down after and airbags did not deployed. Skidding 600 feet, no airbags deployed.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
Letter expressing concerns regarding Mazda's recall for takata air bags. The consumer was informed the vehicle was not apart of the recall.
- Venice, FL, USA
Takata airbag recall, my 2006 Mazda is listed as one of the cars noted for the takata recall. Please advise.
- Raleigh, NC, USA
Takata recall my passenger airbag light came on a few months ago. It has stayed on.
- Princeville, HI, USA
Airbag light has come one and stays on. There are numerous complaints and discussion of this issue.
- N Caldwell, NJ, USA
Like the Mazda 6 for 2008, my son's Mazda 3 2006 had the same problem with the air bag light not turning off. A Mazda dealer told him it would cost $400 to fix and the were no guarantees it would be fixed. He had it fixed by a certified mechanic who offered a guarantee. I paid for it and I think it should be recalled like the Mazda 6, as it it a matter of serious safety.
- Whitehouse Station, NJ, USA
Part 2 -(cont.) re: Complaint filed on 8/21/15 (arfc/NHTSA id no: 10750380) (denise from arfc ref no: 902722). Letters from my vehicle manufacturer providing necessary repair information etc. I am adding these complaints to my existing complaint, as during my initial diagnostic report, dated 8/24/15, I faxed and mailed to you, it states how my vehicle's air bag crash sensor is not working and is in the wrong position, which I had to decline to have fixed, as I am financially unavailable to pay for the repair cost. I feel this issue should also be addressed and covered as soon as possible due to the alarming above-mentioned E-mails I had received and believe that those issues are clearly related. And 3. (part 1) re: Unknown/or other: As a result of having my power steering issue repaired (initial complaint), I was told after the repair by a Mr. Carleton at Liberty Mazda, wakefield, MA, that when my right directional signal is turned on, it now continuously clicks extremely fast (code B2899 rt directional - est for directional wiring to just start to locate the issue is listed on the submitted diagnostic report is $220) but that it shouldn't effect me getting a new car inspection sticker or anything, so I had to decline fixing due to cost. (this issue is also included in the original diagnostic report as well, that I have faxed and mailed to you.) I am also unable to afford to have this issue fixed as well, and for the fact that this problem did not exist at all before I originally brought my vehicle in to have the power steering fixed and this issue appeared after that, this should be covered in full and fixed by manufacturer; 3. (part 2.) continuous issue beginning roughly 3-4 weeks of purchase (bought brand new, not used): Clock in vehicle is set to the proper time, but will only last a month maybe at very most before it changes auto and displays a random time.
- Malden, MA, USA
Part 1 - 1. re: Complaint filed on 8/21/15 (arfc/NHTSA id no: 10750380) (denise from arfc ref no: 902722). As per instruction, I brought my car to an official, authorized repair Mazda dealer on 8/24/15 (Liberty Mazda, wakefield, MA) for a diagnostic report to be done, which was completed. After the diagnostic report was completed, I kept my vehicle there for repair of the power steering completely not working. I faxed and mailed to the NHTSA, the diagnostic report, the total invoice of repair, proof of payment in full, as well as 3-4 more documents provided by Liberty Mazda, and I have not yet received any update as of yet. I was told that due to my low mileage, many other complaints by 2006 Mazda 3 owners for the same issue have been filed, as well as the fact that this clearly is a "safety-related defect in the vehicle or equipment" (direct quote from ODI.NHTSA.dot.gov under "when is a recall necessary?, page 6 out of 20) was told that reimbursement for this costly repair would be issued by recall or by warranty due to my low mileage. Also quoting from ODI.NHTSA.dot.gov under "examples of defects considered safety-related", (page 7 out of 20), which states "steering components that break suddenly causing partial or complete loss of vehicle control.", I absolutely feel that this reimbursement issue be addressed to me as soon as possible. 2. re: Air bags: I received an email from U.S. dot NHTSA, dated Friday, 1/08/16 stating my car make/model/year may be involved in a safety recall based on NHTSA campaign id no: 15V869; subject: Passenger air bag inflators may rupture. I then received another email on 2/6/16 stating my car make/model/year may be involved in another safety recall: Manufacturer: Mazda North american operations; make / model years : Mazda / 2004-2006, subject: Driver side air bag frontal inflator may rupture.. and I have yet to receive any separate
- Malden, MA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Mazda 3. while at a stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the driver, front passenger, and rear passenger seat belt restraints failed to retract. The driver, the front passenger, and the rear passenger sustained injuries to the head. The front passenger and rear passenger required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.
- Maryville , TN, USA
The airbag sensor around the seat area isn't protected very well from dirt and debris! needs to be secured better!
- Saint Ignace, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving at a unknown speeds, she rear ended another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.
- Morgan Hill, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Mazda 3. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of another vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel air bag deflated immediately after deploying. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises and chemical burns to the chest, arms, face, and eyes. The contact received medical attention. The condition of the vehicle was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
- Ralls , TX, USA
Air bag indicator light remains on, the dashboard, making one believe that there is a problem with the system. There was a similar problem with this in Florida cars...it now seems to be a more wide spread problem in all areas of the country.
- Port Jervis, NY, USA
Accident.
- Washington, DC, USA
This is what I wrote to Mazda regarding my airbags: The reason I'm contacting you is because I recently heard in the news that you were recalling many cars for faulty airbags for warm weather climates in Florida and puerto rico. I tried looking at the recall information on your website but it does not work. That webpage is blank when you hit the link. The reason I'm writing is to see if my car is part of the recall as well. Two weeks ago my airbag light turned on. I live in Florida as well. My car is only from 2006 and only 8 years old. I don't believe my cars airbag should be faulty and not working properly at the present age of my car. Can you please advise and let me know about this? I'm really concern about my airbags not working properly. If you need any additional information on my car, please let me know and I'll send it right away. Thank you for your time. This is the response I received from Mazda: Thank you for taking the time to contact Mazda. Due to a proactive, preventative investigation by Mazda and NHTSA, Mazda will conduct a special service program (ssp96) to replace certain air bag inflators on some vehicles originally sold or registered in Florida, Hawaii, and puerto rico. The driver and/or front passenger frontal airbags may not deploy properly in the event of an accident. The purpose of this ssp is to collect the air bag inflators in order to investigate them and the limited affected areas for this program were defined by NHTSA based on their investigation thus far. You will receive notification in the mail with instructions on how to proceed should Mazda determine that your vehicle is affected by this concern. Should you have additional questions or feedback, please contact me at the number below and reference your service request number. [xxx] representative, customer experience information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Miramar, FL, USA
Air bag light has gone off and on since Oct 2012. Now it stays on all the time.
- Napa, CA, USA
Airbag light has come one and stays on. I called Mazda and have an incident report. This is a common issue and per Mazda, until they receive enough complaints, they will not recall, hence why I am filing this complaint.
- Vancouver, WA, USA
- Sarasota, FL, USA